Hey, I'm Dan.
I'm a software engineer at Canva, focusing on compliance and messaging systems. Lately, I've been working on improving AI safety and privacy controls.
Before that it was Dolby and MoneyLoop. I have an education in Computer Science and Mechatronic Engineering.
Where I've worked
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Canva
Software Engineer · Senior since 2024One of the key architects who built out the system for internal teams to send emails and push notifications for Canva. Embedded messaging compliance controls like GDPR regulations to ensure a safe experience for our users. Now working towards implementing AI safety and privacy measures across the Canva product.
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Dolby Laboratories
Software EngineerRearchitected Dolby's API service layer, lifting reliability by around 80% and improving developer experience by 60%. Improved database optimisations which led to roughly 3x performance gains.
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MoneyLoop
Software EngineerBuilt MoneyLoop's customer-facing website in React with a responsive design. Also dug into their internal Loan Management System and reduced page load times from 28 seconds down to 3.
What I studied
UNSW
A double degree: Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering (First Class Honours). Distinction average overall, and a 91 for the honours year.
Privacy, and keeping our rights
As AI gets more capable, I care a lot about people holding onto their privacy and their rights. I'm especially passionate about AI content and deepfake detection.
The 5-to-9
When I'm at my computer I cook most nights, travel the world, spend time in the garden (results vary) and read the latest books on technology and politics.
